Intensive Therapy
Focused therapy for people who want deeper work in less time
Sometimes weekly therapy is the right pace. Sometimes it is not enough. Intensive Therapy offers a more immersive format for people who want to work through trauma, anxiety, grief, relationship pain, or long-standing emotional patterns with more focus and momentum. The current page describes it as a concentrated therapy experience that may happen over several hours, a full day, or multiple consecutive days.
At Elevare, intensive therapy is designed to help you go deeper without feeling scattered or rushed. We begin with careful planning, tailor the process to your needs, and create space for meaningful work that standard weekly sessions may take much longer to reach.
Intensive therapy may help you:
Be more present in your life
feel safer in your surroundings
free yourself from shame
What is Intensive Therapy?
Intensive Therapy is a concentrated, personalized therapy format designed to support deeper healing over a shorter period of time.
Rather than stopping and restarting each week, this format allows for sustained attention, deeper emotional processing, and more time to work at the root of what is keeping you stuck.
Who it’s for
Intensive therapy may be a strong fit if you:
- feel stuck in weekly therapy and want a more focused approach
- want to address a specific trauma or issue more quickly
- have a demanding schedule and need care in a concentrated format
- are navigating more complex or long-standing emotional challenges
How it works
The current page outlines a simple process:
- Complete a pre-screening form to help us understand your concerns, goals, and whether an intensive therapy format is the right fit for your needs.
- Attend a comprehensive 90-minute assessment, where a therapist will gain a deeper understanding of your history, current challenges, and treatment objectives.
- Participate in a personalized intensive therapy experience delivered in a 3-day or 5-day format, tailored to your unique needs and goals.
- Receive follow-up recommendations and integration strategies to help you maintain progress and apply the insights gained from your intensive to daily life.
Depending on your goals, your intensive may include trauma-focused therapy, mindfulness, somatic work, therapeutic dialogue, thought reframing, and experiential exercises that help process what has been held emotionally and physically.
Our approach to trauma therapy
We use a simple, steady framework:
1) We get to know you
Your story matters. Understanding your lived experience helps us build the right plan.
2) We work toward your goals
We use EMDR (and an integrative lens when appropriate) to help you work through what happened and what it left behind.
3) We help you move forward — at a pace you can handle
We focus on safety, pacing, and capacity so the healing phase doesn’t
overwhelm your system.
Why choose intensive therapy
Our goal is not just symptom relief. It is to help you reconnect with yourself, process what has remained unresolved, and leave with more clarity, steadiness, and momentum.
Get started
We offer in-person intensive therapy in Toronto and online sessions across Ontario. Book a free consultation to explore whether an intensive format is the right fit, or book an appointment if you are ready to begin.
3,000+
Client’s Served
24
Years Experience
15,000+
Sessions Delivered
20+
Psychotherapists, Clinical Social Workers Specialized in Trauma Care
How To Get Started
Starting therapy can feel like a lot. We make the first step simpler.
Step 1 — Complete the Pre-Screening Form
Your journey begins with our Intensive Therapy Pre-Screening Form. This form helps us understand your current concerns, goals, and whether an intensive therapy format is the best fit for your needs. It also allows us to match you with the most appropriate therapist and treatment approach.
Step 2 — Attend a 90-Minute Assessment
Once we have reviewed your pre-screening form, you will be invited to a comprehensive 90-minute assessment with one of our experienced therapists. During this session, we will explore your history, current challenges, treatment goals, and readiness for intensive work. This assessment helps us develop a personalized plan designed to maximize the benefits of your intensive experience.
Step 3 — Schedule Your Intensive
Following the assessment, you can move forward with booking either a 3-Day Intensive or a 5-Day Intensive, depending on your needs and therapeutic goals. Your therapist will work with you to create a focused treatment plan designed to help you make meaningful progress in a concentrated timeframe.
Request a Session
Let us guide you toward healing.
Healing does not have to feel vague, endless, or out of reach. With the right support, it can become clearer, steadier, and more possible than you think.